At around 8.30 am on 13th September 2019, a family of four Oriental Pied Hornbills (Anthracoceros albirostris) yet again visited our patch of banana plants in search of the Whiskered Myotis (Myotis muricola) bats that regularly roost inside the central … Continued
“We have had this house guest, a Large-tailed Nightjar (Caprimulgus macrurus bimaculatus), for the past 1yr and 9 months that has delighted us and friends/visitors, especially non-bird watchers. “Since our urban garden is intentionally kept wild, it attracts many other … Continued
Mei Hwang wrote: “This took me by as much surprise as it did the Black Swans (Cygnus atratus)… From out of the blue, a Malayan Water Monitor (Varanus salvator) lunged forward and almost got at the Black Swan cygnet… thankfully … Continued
“These Spectacled Guillemot (Cepphus carbo) are in dark breeding plumage (more sooty-brown than black) with white around and behind the eye. “Note also small white patches on base of bill (Gaston et al. 1998, Brazil 2018). “The wings whirr in … Continued
Part 1; Part 2; Part 3; Part 6; Part 7; Part 8; Part 9; Part 10; Part 11; Part 12; Part 13; A summary. “A window period of 36 days (15th April-20th May) inclusive in 2019 were had, to monitor … Continued
“In the article that appeared today about the partially blind Changeable Hawk Eagle (Nisaetus cirrhatus) LINK, the prey item appears to be an immature White Breasted Waterhen (Amaurornis phoenicurus) (above). “I am sending you two close-up photographs of an immature … Continued
An earlier post on the Siberian Rubythroat (Calliope calliope) encountered in Hokkaido can be viewed HERE. “The male Siberian Rubythroat was very vocal, possibly due to the breeding season. The song is rich, strong, complex and varied. In addition some … Continued
Part 1; Part 2; Part 3; Part 6; Part 7; Part 8; Part 9; Part 10; Part 11; Part 12; Post fledging – 1ST 32 HOURS. “At 09h53, 19May Osai3 – youngest chick of parenting pair-Otto (male) and Satori (female) … Continued
The above photograph was documented at about 8.35 PM around Pandan River by Jkai Chan. A “great action shot” wrote Tay Yew Nguan. Lanceflare Photoblog was also impressed, noting that it was a “fantastic capture.” Siah Seok Hong agreed that … Continued
“A tough Locustella Warbler (Locustella ochotensis ochotensis), commonly known as Middendorff’s Grasshopper-warbler, it is hard to see and uncommon even in Hokkaidō. “Can look quite variable in different posture and lighting – all images are of the same bird. The … Continued
